January Layout of the Month

I have had several requests to bring back the Recess Time Layouts! I don't think I will be able to do one a week, so I am committing to one a month! Each layout will try to reflect your pictures from the previous month!
I figure everyone has Christmas photos to scrap, so we will do a Christmas Bo Bunny Season's Greetings Layout!
A two page layout for $10.00! You can come in and do the layout or just pick up the kit!
It's a easy design, but I love the simplicity of it! Just classic and clean! Call or email to reserve your kit! 721-7529 or artplay@rushmore.com.

I like it either way!

My Mind's Eye Card Box and Tealight Box

January 14, Thursday PMS Night, 6:00 pm. My Mind's Eye Candy and Note Cards, plus Tea Light Box!
Two whimsical projects taught by Lori Whistler. Class include the sweetest little box with note cards and wrapped Hershey Nuggets with an acetate cover. The other is a little box full of tea lights with stamped images. Two perfect gifts in one class! Please bring a basic tool kit to class!
Cost is $20.00. Call 721-7529 or email artplay@rushmore.com.

Don't forget PMS night includes pizza, m&m's! Participating in class gives you a 10% off on your shopping that day!!!

Tea Light Box!!!

The New Magazines are finally Here!!!

Incredible as always! Remember..they are 40% off, Cards $11.97, Scrapbook Trends and the Special Edition Quick and Easy Scrapbook Pages are $9.99! Can't live without 'em!!!

Happy New Year, Time to Reflect and 50% off Sale Reminder

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! I look forward to 2010, new ideas, new friends and lot and lots of paper crafting!


Thank you for being a positive force in my life. I tell everyone that will listen what a wonderful group of customers I have built over the past two years. Many of you have become like family to me and I will never, ever be able to adequately express my gratitude.

Do you have New Year's Resolutions?

I always end up breaking mine so I don't think I'll make too many this year! Just to make better choices for myself in the New Year, and to put myself first just a little more!

Don't forget! 50% off sale starts at 10:00 am, Saturday! The perfect way to stock up and get motivated for the New Year!
Lots of fun new stuff arriving this week! So,check back often this week for new items and some blog candy! Too fun!

Day 25 winner

Just a quick note on this very cold New Year's Eve. Kristen is the winner of the $20.00 gift certificate to the store. Yeah! Kristen!!
You can pick up certificate next time you are in town!

1 day remaining until the big pre inventory sale! 50% off store wide, with one exception, the magazines from Northridge Media. Forgot about those, they are already 40% off. That's the only exclusion. The new magazines just arrived for January on Wednesday. A beautiful new Cards, Scrapbook Trends, and a special edition...Quick Scrapbook Pages. Tons and tons of great ideas!

Stay warm and be safe tonight! Have a splendid New Year's Eve!!

First Class of 2010 and photos to share

There is still time to leave a comment and get in on the drawing for the $20.00 gift certificate to the store. You can just leave a comment on this entry and I will pick a winner tomorrow, New Year's Eve Day!

Here's the first class of 2010:
My Mind's Eye Winter Cards, Saturday, January 9 at 11:00 am! Cost is $15.00! Call 721-7529 or email artplay@rushmore.com to reserve your spot! Basic tool kit required!

One on the new changes here at the Playground is that you will need to bring a basic kit with you to class: scissors, a paper trimmer, various adhesives (tape runner, glue dots, glue pen, pop dots and scor-tape) catseye ink in brown and black! Just a basic tool kit really! (We probably won't need everything you bring, but it's nice to have just in case. You won't always need a paper trimmer or catseye inks, but if you need them you'll have them.) You are welcome to bring your crop a dile, paper piercers, tweezers and what ever makes life easier for you. Just have your initials on them. As we all know, adhesives are one of the most expensive components of our hobby. By bringing a basic tool kit, you help me keep my costs down! If you need to bring any other supplies to class, I will let you know! You can purchase all of supplies here, if you forget them.

Okay, enough about that, back to the fun winter cards! We will be using lots of punches, and the cuttlebug. You will definitely want a glue pen or your xryon x box for this one! Lots of little detail letters and such! Great class, great designs for thank you's, thinking of you and just great little everyday cards!!

Can't get this one to flip the right way, but you get it, right??

Wanted to leave you with some images of last Tuesday night before Christmas, with amazing frost we had. I had a ton of fun taking these with my new camera in the freezing cold. It was so gorgeous!

Don't forget....huge 50% off pre-inventory sale on Saturday, January 2! Doors open at 10:00 am! Everything must go before inventory!!!!!

Day 24 winner and the final prize

Day 24 winner is thestormyone, she wins a class at the Playground of her choice!

Today's prize is a $20.00 gift certificate to the Playground! ($20 gift certificate can not be used on sale merchandise, clearance or special orders.)

Today's question: What are your true blessings for the last year?

My true blessings for the last year: My family, my friends, my faith and getting to do something that I truly love each and every day!
I have a loving family, the very best of friends, a faith that gets me through all things and the most amazing customers, which I really don't consider my customers. You are all wonderful friends and blessings to my business and my life! I couldn't do it without you!
Thanks for all you do, for all of your support and patronage!

I will leave this post up for a couple of days! I want to make sure to give everyone a chance to participate and share their blessings!

Hoping and praying everyone is safe and warm! Wishing you the Merriest Christmas ever!

Day 23 winner and a new prize

Congrats to Susan H, she wins the Pink Paislee goodies! I know you will enjoy creating with these fun papers and embellishments!

Today's prize: a gift certificate for a free class of your choice at the Playground! The certificate entitles you to a class of your choice, up to a $20.00 value!

Today's question: What games do you play on Christmas with your family? Do you play the same one's every year or switch it up a bit?
We usually play UNO, or Michigan Rummy! UNO gets rather interesting and competitive at our holidays! I think we may have a couple of cheaters or maybe a better word would be bluffers in our family!

Wishing you all a very blessed Christmas Eve!

Day 22 winner and a new prize

Peyton's mom wins The Fancy Pants chipboard and rub ons. Lori is no stranger to chipboard, so I know she will create awesome projects will her prize! Congrats!

I would love for all of you to share your creations with me and all the wonderful blog followers. You can send me a picture (jpeg file) or stop by and I can take a photo for you! I'm sure everyone would love to see the results even if it takes a while for you to use your prize! Even those of you who have won magazines, I would love to see what idea you took from them!

Today's prize a package of Pink Paislee goodies! Papers, chipboard, and embellishments. Love their stuff! Always beautiful and they just have an edge about them. They definitely take things to the next level!

Today's question: How do you not get stressed out with the Holidays? How do you unwind? What's your secret?

I decided to take a day off early! I am home, enjoying the beautiful snow and frost. I will share some gorgeous photos of the frost, a little later. I just so need some time off! I look forward to spending the next few days with friends and family.
The store is closed from today until Saturday, January 2...when I will reopen for a Pre Inventory Sale. My husband and kids much prefer a huge sale to counting! Lots of new stuff on order, lots of great classes to come, and a few changes. CHA is right around the corner, tons of excitement in the industry as it tries to bounce back from not such a great year with the economy!

Day 21 winner and a new prize

Congrats to Michelle, she won the wonderful Christmas Card magazine from Northridge Media. Gives you a head start for next year.



I will use Michelle's question: What are you excited about most this Christmas?



For me, the snow (gotta love a white Christmas) and just to be with family! My mom is an amazing cook. I love spending time with my family!! My brother, Ricky and Tyler will be there!
Family means the most!!!

Today's prize a packet of Fancy Pants chipboard, 3 different sheets and a packet of rub ons!
Fun, fun, fun, for all of you who want to try chipboard out!